December through January 5th trips have been posted. Sign-ups required.
Feral Cats and Wildlife
In the Mountain View Voice, Matthew Dodder weighs in on the dangers to wildlife of feral cat colonies.
Bay Trail Hikes for Birders
The San Jose Mercury News interviewed our Education and Outreach Manager Carolyn Knight as part of this article highlighting four great Bay Trail hikes for birders and families.
An amazing, blazing spirit
On Monday we lost a friend, a mentor, a fellow birder, an adventurer. Gail Cheeseman shared her enthusiasm, fellowship, wisdom and love with so many of us. She gave us wings.
Speaker Series: Julia Clarke
How do we study evolutionary novelty in deep time? What can dinosaurs teach us about how novel structures and functions evolve?
Join us November 17 at 7PM to find the answers with us!
Backyard Birding in November
Meet the Anna’s Hummingbird, our backyard bird of the month; find out what birds our members have seen lately; and learn the basics of crowned sparrow ID. Photo: Deanne Tucker
Wildlife Corridors for Pacheco Pass
Wildlife Crossings are a fascinating topic, and anyone who has driven Pacheco Pass knows the concerns over the sudden appearance of a deer in the early hours. Take a deep dive into the issue with this great presentation compiled by Pathways for Wildlife, the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, and their partners.
Video Festival Begins
The second Wildlife & Harvest Video Festival has started. We have dozens of videos from an assortment of wildlife and environmental organizations from around the Bay. Videos include fun facts about local birds, bugs, mammals, plants and more! Look for new video releases each week (until the end of November).
In-Person Field Trips
November Self-Guided Field Trips
Need help finding great birding spots and figuring out what to look for? Check out our self-guided field trips for November. These guides include trail maps, driving directions, and everything else you need to know.
A Bird-Friendly Halloween
Are your Halloween decorations safe for birds? Fake spiderwebs, netting, and decorations that hang or form loops can trap and harm animals. Here are some tips from WildCare for a wildlife-friendly holiday.
BACKYARD BIRDING IN OCTOBER
Crowned sparrows are back for the winter! Enjoy All Around Town, our monthly report of backyard bird sightings, and meet our backyard bird of the month.
New County Checklist
We are pleased to announce the availability of an all-new Checklist of Birds of Santa Clara County! Come by the Nature Shop for a printed copy, or print your own at home.
eBird Big Day Saturday
Celebrate birding with us and the rest of the world this Saturday, October 9! To take part in the October Big Day all you have to do is submit your birding lists to eBird. No sign ups, no organized walks or big sits, just go birding!
New Online Store
Have you wanted to attend the SCVAS Learn birding courses but they haven’t fit into your schedule? Now you can gain access to these popular classes to watch at your leisure. Stay tuned for more offerings coming to our new Online Store.
Beer and Birdsong
The latest issue of Metro Silicon Valley features an article about the bird whistlers of Oktoberfest; with some insightful quotes from our very own Matthew Dodder!
In-Person Field Trips
October Self-Guided Field Trips
Need help finding great birding spots and figuring out what to look for? Check out our self-guided field trips for October. These guides include trail maps, driving directions, and everything else you need to know.
Avocets & Updates Online
The October Avocet Update, the latest Avocet Quarterly and all our releases for the year are available for your reading pleasure.
What to Look for Now - Fall 2021 Edition
Learn about common fall arrivals as well as hawks and gulls. Check out the older fall posts for more great information on this season’s birds.